diff --git a/drivers/espi/Kconfig.xec b/drivers/espi/Kconfig.xec
index 6ff528068bf..32b79d5643f 100644
--- a/drivers/espi/Kconfig.xec
+++ b/drivers/espi/Kconfig.xec
@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@ config ESPI_FLASH_BUFFER_SIZE
 config ESPI_SAF
 	bool "XEC Microchip ESPI SAF driver"
 	depends on ESPI_FLASH_CHANNEL
-	default n
 	help
 	  Enable Slave Attached Flash eSPI driver. SAF depends upon ESPI XEC driver
 	  and flash channel.