diff --git a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
index d8c5d31706765..08419a2e6b955 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 #include <linux/lockdep.h>
 #include <linux/netdevice.h>
 #include <linux/netlink.h>
+#include <linux/preempt.h>
 #include <linux/rculist.h>
 #include <linux/rcupdate.h>
 #include <linux/seq_file.h>