diff --git a/drivers/sensors/mpu60x0.c b/drivers/sensors/mpu60x0.c
index 7cc60721570..a9cf98623a9 100644
--- a/drivers/sensors/mpu60x0.c
+++ b/drivers/sensors/mpu60x0.c
@@ -661,7 +661,7 @@ static int mpu_reset(FAR struct mpu_dev_s *dev)
   /* Awaken chip, issue hardware reset */
 
   ret = __mpu_write_pwr_mgmt_1(dev, PWR_MGMT_1__DEVICE_RESET);
-  if (ret != OK)
+  if (ret < 0)
     {
       nxmutex_unlock(&dev->lock);
       snerr("Could not find mpu60x0!\n");