diff --git a/drivers/tty/serial/8250/Kconfig b/drivers/tty/serial/8250/Kconfig
index 6412f1455beb..5d6808c226e9 100644
--- a/drivers/tty/serial/8250/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/tty/serial/8250/Kconfig
@@ -363,7 +363,6 @@ config SERIAL_8250_INGENIC
 	bool "Support for Ingenic SoC serial ports"
 	depends on SERIAL_8250_CONSOLE && OF_FLATTREE
 	select LIBFDT
-	select SERIAL_EARLYCON
 	help
 	  If you have a system using an Ingenic SoC and wish to make use of
 	  its UARTs, say Y to this option. If unsure, say N.