diff --git a/meta/conf/machine/include/qemu.inc b/meta/conf/machine/include/qemu.inc
index 5050e41066..8dedb1a42d 100644
--- a/meta/conf/machine/include/qemu.inc
+++ b/meta/conf/machine/include/qemu.inc
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ XSERVER ?= "xserver-xorg \
             xf86-video-fbdev \
             "
 
-MACHINE_FEATURES = "alsa bluetooth usbgadget screen"
+MACHINE_FEATURES = "alsa bluetooth usbgadget screen vfat"
 
 MACHINEOVERRIDES =. "qemuall:"