Stalling or Loss of Power Due to Debris in Mass Air Flow Sensor on Toyota Prius

Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A no start or loss of power issue may develop if debris falls into the mass air flow sensor when changing or inspecting the air filter. Care should be taken when changing of replacing the air filter in order to avoid this issue.

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