diff --git a/drivers/net/usb/Kconfig b/drivers/net/usb/Kconfig
index e5fb8ef2d815..860352a525fb 100644
--- a/drivers/net/usb/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/usb/Kconfig
@@ -617,7 +617,6 @@ config USB_NET_AQC111
 	tristate "Aquantia AQtion USB to 5/2.5GbE Controllers support"
 	depends on USB_USBNET
 	select CRC32
-	default y
 	help
 	  This option adds support for Aquantia AQtion USB
 	  Ethernet adapters based on AQC111U/AQC112 chips.