NiMH
Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid Battery (2008-2016)
The Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid Battery (2008-2016) is the high voltage battery in the Lexus LS 600h L (2008-2016).
Specifications
| Chemistry | NiMH |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 288 V |
| Modules | 20 |
| Module voltage | 14.4 V |
| Location | Trunk area behind the rear seat, concealed by fabric covers |
Cars That Use It
- Lexus LS 600h L 2008-2016 AWD, 5.0L V8 hybrid Run the checklist
What Goes Wrong
Reported failures, each from a source listed below, as of October 7, 2026.
Symptoms
- The Lexus emergency response guide says a ground-fault monitor watches for high-voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the vehicle is running; if it detects a fault, the master warning light comes on and the display shows "Check Hybrid System". (techinfo.toyota.com: L-ERG-004-D.pdf, 2026-10-07)
Warranty
Lexus's 2008 and 2016 LS 600h L Warranty and Services Guides list the hybrid battery under the Hybrid System Warranty for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first; the years between were not opened. (assets.sia.toyota.com: L-MMS-08LS600h.pdf, 2026-10-07)
Get This Pack Tested
Do not open it yourself. The pack can hurt you with the car switched off.
Last updated October 7, 2026. Failure and recall notes are as of that date. Spotted a mistake, or speaking for a maker? Report an error.
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