2015 Kia Forte drivetrain & axles problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. While moving the gear shifter from drive into park, the rpms increased and the vehicle lunged forward on its own, even with the brake pedal depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was involved in two crashes due to the failure. The first occasion, while the contact was attempting to park in a shopping center parking lot, the vehicle was placed into park and then lunged forward and struck a pole.

On april 2020 we noticed that our 2015 kia forte was making loud, clanking noise. We took it to a local mechanic. Here is the problem in his words: * c/s there is a noise in the engine area, worse when cold. Engine has internal damage; unclear exactly where, but listening to a cold start from under the car seems to indicate a rod bearing. Removing the oil pan could help diagnose, but it isn't recommended as a replacement engine is the best solution regardless. He added 2.5 qts. Of oil since it was buring oil.