diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
index 1679e0dc869b..2e5e52d7ee8f 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
@@ -687,6 +687,7 @@ config MAX63XX_WATCHDOG
 config MAX77620_WATCHDOG
 	tristate "Maxim Max77620 Watchdog Timer"
 	depends on MFD_MAX77620 || COMPILE_TEST
+	select WATCHDOG_CORE
 	help
 	 This is the driver for the Max77620 watchdog timer.
 	 Say 'Y' here to enable the watchdog timer support for