diff --git a/drivers/usb/typec/anx7411.c b/drivers/usb/typec/anx7411.c
index 41df115912b9..c3d36da692e4 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/typec/anx7411.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/typec/anx7411.c
@@ -1566,8 +1566,11 @@ static void anx7411_i2c_remove(struct i2c_client *client)
 	anx7411_partner_unregister_altmode(plat);
 	anx7411_unregister_partner(plat);
 
-	if (plat->workqueue)
+	if (plat->workqueue) {
+		disable_irq(plat->intp_irq);
+		cancel_work_sync(&plat->work);
 		destroy_workqueue(plat->workqueue);
+	}
 
 	i2c_unregister_device(plat->spi_client);