diff --git a/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c b/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
index d060150d2e15..e55c3dc1aa69 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/typec/tipd/core.c
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ static void tps6598x_set_data_role(struct tps6598x *tps,
 
 static int tps6598x_connect(struct tps6598x *tps, u32 status)
 {
-	struct typec_partner_desc desc;
+	struct typec_partner_desc desc = { };
 	enum typec_pwr_opmode mode;
 	int ret;
 
@@ -354,7 +354,6 @@ static int tps6598x_connect(struct tps6598x *tps, u32 status)
 
 	desc.usb_pd = mode == TYPEC_PWR_MODE_PD;
 	desc.accessory = TYPEC_ACCESSORY_NONE; /* XXX: handle accessories */
-	desc.identity = NULL;
 
 	if (desc.usb_pd) {
 		ret = tps6598x_read_partner_identity(tps);