diff --git a/test/Kconfig b/test/Kconfig
index 24105c13304..14b5b0e2a9a 100644
--- a/test/Kconfig
+++ b/test/Kconfig
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ config SPL_UNIT_TEST
 	bool "Unit tests in SPL"
 	depends on SPL
 	# We need to be able to unbind devices for tests to work
+	select SPL_DM
 	select SPL_DM_DEVICE_REMOVE
 	help
 	  Select this to enable unit tests in SPL. Most test are designed for