diff --git a/drivers/mcp2515/Kconfig b/drivers/mcp2515/Kconfig
index 0fa4dfc29c..7f17e9f100 100644
--- a/drivers/mcp2515/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/mcp2515/Kconfig
@@ -15,3 +15,8 @@ config MODULE_MCP2515
     select MODULE_PERIPH_GPIO_IRQ
     select MODULE_PERIPH_SPI
     select MODULE_XTIMER
+
+config HAVE_MCP2515
+    bool
+    help
+        Indicates that a MCP2515 CAN controller is present.