diff --git a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
index 0ec952b5d03e..1953317541ea 100644
--- a/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/platform/x86/Kconfig
@@ -515,6 +515,7 @@ config THINKPAD_ACPI
 	select NVRAM
 	select NEW_LEDS
 	select LEDS_CLASS
+	select INPUT_SPARSEKMAP
 	help
 	  This is a driver for the IBM and Lenovo ThinkPad laptops. It adds
 	  support for Fn-Fx key combinations, Bluetooth control, video