diff --git a/drivers/reset/Kconfig b/drivers/reset/Kconfig
index 425ed6d47dcc..1966e4504aa5 100644
--- a/drivers/reset/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/reset/Kconfig
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ config RESET_LANTIQ
 
 config RESET_GPIO
 	tristate "GPIO reset controller support"
+	default y
 	depends on GPIOLIB && OF
 	help
 	  This driver provides support for reset lines that are controlled