diff --git a/arch/arm/boot/dts/nxp/imx/imx6qdl-phytec-phycore-som.dtsi b/arch/arm/boot/dts/nxp/imx/imx6qdl-phytec-phycore-som.dtsi
index 28a805384668..86b4269e0e01 100644
--- a/arch/arm/boot/dts/nxp/imx/imx6qdl-phytec-phycore-som.dtsi
+++ b/arch/arm/boot/dts/nxp/imx/imx6qdl-phytec-phycore-som.dtsi
@@ -309,3 +309,11 @@ MX6QDL_PAD_SD4_DAT7__SD4_DATA7		0x17059
 		>;
 	};
 };
+
+&wdog1 {
+	/*
+	 * Rely on PMIC reboot handler. Internal i.MX6 watchdog, that is also
+	 * used for reboot, does not reset all external PMIC voltages on reset.
+	 */
+	status = "disabled";
+};