diff --git a/drivers/mmc/host/tmio_mmc_core.c b/drivers/mmc/host/tmio_mmc_core.c
index 9b6e1001e77c..63dc37481fba 100644
--- a/drivers/mmc/host/tmio_mmc_core.c
+++ b/drivers/mmc/host/tmio_mmc_core.c
@@ -1208,15 +1208,6 @@ int tmio_mmc_host_probe(struct tmio_mmc_host *_host)
 	if (!_host->reset)
 		_host->reset = tmio_mmc_reset;
 
-	/*
-	 * On Gen2+, eMMC with NONREMOVABLE currently fails because native
-	 * hotplug gets disabled. It seems RuntimePM related yet we need further
-	 * research. Since we are planning a PM overhaul anyway, let's enforce
-	 * for now the device being active by enabling native hotplug always.
-	 */
-	if (pdata->flags & TMIO_MMC_MIN_RCAR2)
-		_host->native_hotplug = true;
-
 	/*
 	 * While using internal tmio hardware logic for card detection, we need
 	 * to ensure it stays powered for it to work.