diff --git a/compiler/rustc_lint_defs/src/builtin.rs b/compiler/rustc_lint_defs/src/builtin.rs
index 8399f4c12f4..0718842f1bb 100644
--- a/compiler/rustc_lint_defs/src/builtin.rs
+++ b/compiler/rustc_lint_defs/src/builtin.rs
@@ -3595,7 +3595,7 @@ declare_lint! {
     ///
     /// [Other ABIs]: https://doc.rust-lang.org/reference/items/external-blocks.html#abi
     pub MISSING_ABI,
-    Allow,
+    Warn,
     "No declared ABI for extern declaration"
 }