diff --git a/hw/net/virtio-net.c b/hw/net/virtio-net.c
index 3ae909041a..09d5c7a664 100644
--- a/hw/net/virtio-net.c
+++ b/hw/net/virtio-net.c
@@ -820,6 +820,21 @@ static uint64_t virtio_net_get_features(VirtIODevice *vdev, uint64_t features,
         features |= (1ULL << VIRTIO_NET_F_MTU);
     }
 
+    /*
+     * Since GUEST_ANNOUNCE is emulated the feature bit could be set without
+     * enabled. This happens in the vDPA case.
+     *
+     * Make sure the feature set is not incoherent, as the driver could refuse
+     * to start.
+     *
+     * TODO: QEMU is able to emulate a CVQ just for guest_announce purposes,
+     * helping guest to notify the new location with vDPA devices that does not
+     * support it.
+     */
+    if (!virtio_has_feature(vdev->backend_features, VIRTIO_NET_F_CTRL_VQ)) {
+        virtio_clear_feature(&features, VIRTIO_NET_F_GUEST_ANNOUNCE);
+    }
+
     return features;
 }