In the past decades, Lithium ion batteries have drawn great attention due to the growing demands of electronic and information industries. Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 is considered as a promising anode material for Lithium ion batteries because of many advantages, including zero strain property, superior cycling stability, and outstanding safety. However, large scale applications of Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 are still hindered by some drawbacks including its low Li z diffusion coefficient and poor electronic conductivity. In order to overcome these obstacles, many methods have been investigated, such as nanoscaling, coating with other materials, doping with cations and anions, binder modification, and so on. This review focuses on the recent progress of Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 for Lithium ion batteries.