diff --git a/drivers/gpio/gpio-pcf857x.c b/drivers/gpio/gpio-pcf857x.c
index a2a8d155c75e..b7568ee33696 100644
--- a/drivers/gpio/gpio-pcf857x.c
+++ b/drivers/gpio/gpio-pcf857x.c
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ static int pcf857x_probe(struct i2c_client *client,
 	 * reset state.  Otherwise it flags pins to be driven low.
 	 */
 	gpio->out = ~n_latch;
-	gpio->status = gpio->out;
+	gpio->status = gpio->read(gpio->client);
 
 	/* Enable irqchip if we have an interrupt */
 	if (client->irq) {