diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index 6c96020e..d2a2683e 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -2210,6 +2210,11 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
             if (searchWidth < 40) {
                 searchWidth = maxWidth - sideBorderPadding;
             }
+            
+            if (searchWidth <= 0) {
+              searchWidth = minimumWidth
+            }
+            
             this.search.width(searchWidth);
         },