diff --git a/drivers/memc/memc_mcux_flexspi.c b/drivers/memc/memc_mcux_flexspi.c
index 1728092f8d8..86be3ff3aba 100644
--- a/drivers/memc/memc_mcux_flexspi.c
+++ b/drivers/memc/memc_mcux_flexspi.c
@@ -143,8 +143,11 @@ static int memc_flexspi_init(const struct device *dev)
 		return 0;
 	}
 
-	/* Apply pinctrl state */
-#ifdef CONFIG_PINCTRL
+	/*
+	 * SOCs such as the RT1064 and RT1024 have internal flash, and no pinmux
+	 * settings, so skip pin control state.
+	 */
+#if defined(CONFIG_PINCTRL) && !(defined(CONFIG_SOC_MIMXRT1064) || defined(CONFIG_SOC_MIMXRT1024))
 	int ret;
 
 	ret = pinctrl_apply_state(data->pincfg, PINCTRL_STATE_DEFAULT);