diff --git a/drivers/char/Kconfig b/drivers/char/Kconfig
index 3143db57c..2bc741bea 100644
--- a/drivers/char/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/char/Kconfig
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ config XILINX_HWICAP
 
 config R3964
 	tristate "Siemens R3964 line discipline"
-	depends on TTY
+	depends on TTY && BROKEN
 	---help---
 	  This driver allows synchronous communication with devices using the
 	  Siemens R3964 packet protocol. Unless you are dealing with special